San Diego Chargers at Arizona Cardinals
Saturday, 8/27/11, 10:00 PM EST
Opening Point Spread: San Diego -3
Current Betting Line: San Diego -3
Opening Total: 39
Current Total: 41.5
Odds Courtesy of Bookmaker
Arizona Cardinals at Green Bay Packers
Friday, 8/19/11, 8:00 PM EST
Opening Point Spread: Green Bay -7
Current Betting Line: Green Bay -6
Opening Total: 38
Current Total: 38
Odds Courtesy of Bookmaker
With Week 10 approaching, we are at about the halfway point of the NFL season. Some teams have disappointed while others have exceeded expectations. Let’s take a look at the current Super Bowl value picks, with odds according to Bodog.
Need proof that the NFL is a brutal, brutal league? All you need to do is look at the list of injured players after just one week of action. Players should be fresh and healthy coming into the season, but a lot of players – big names – are already out for a few games, or even the whole season in some cases. Here’s a look at some of the bigger names to go down, and the likely impact that the injuries will have for NFL bettors. The important thing with injuries, of course, is not just to determine what the impact will be, but how that will differ from how the public will perceive the significance of the injuries. The bigger the gap between the real impact and the perceived impact, the more value there potentially is to be had.
It’s just the first week of the National Football League season, but there were some games where key players left to concussions. Not only did it affect the outcomes of the opener, but it leaves a blurry picture on trying to handicap week 2 games. The most curious situation is in Philadelphia. Starter Kevin Kolb was knocked out with a concussion. Kolb’s stats were not impressive in the first half. He went 5 of 10 for 24 yards. Michael Vick came in and ignited the offense. He threw for 175 yards and a touchdown and ran for 103 yards. Eagles coach Andy Reid said after the game that Kolb is still the No. 1 quarterback and will return when healthy.